Grüsch-Danusa panorama trail
Cross-country skiing
· Prättigau
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The panorama cross-country ski trail on the Danusa plateau, in the middle of the ski area Grüsch-Danusa, is of average in length, but one of the most scenic cross-country ski trails in all of Switzerland: Vilan, Schesaplana, Calanda and the Churfirsten tower into the sky.
closed
Skating, Classic
moderate
Distance 4.8 km
The panorama cross-country trail starts at the Berghaus Schwänzelegg on the Danusa plateau at an elevation of 1800 meters. It can easily be reached by gondola. The 360° view strays from the Vilan to the Schesaplana, the highest peak of the Rätikon chain with an elevation of 2965 meters, to Klosters and the Weissfluhgipfel. The Tektonikarena Sardona and Piz Sardona can be seen beyond the Calanda, which is Chur’s trademark. The Rhine valley lies to the west and the majestic sides of the Churfirsten tower above the Walensee.
The run on the extensive panorama loop on this beautiful snowy plateau can be shortened, depending on mood, motivation and time. The panorama cross-country trail is suitable for more experienced skiers. It offers very nice descents and a fascinating panoramic view of the winter scenery.
This trail is popular with participants of the Engadin ski marathon as the training at high elevation makes for a more intense work-out and training sessions can be shortened.
Author’s recommendation
Changing and shower rooms are at the Berghaus Schwänzelegg. Please ask at the cash desk for a key. The use of the infrastructure is included in the cable car ticket.

Author
Prättigau Tourismus
Update: March 29, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,771 m
Lowest point
1,708 m
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Berghaus SchwänzeleggFuXlounge
Tips and hints
Bergbahnen Grüsch-Danusa
7214 Grüsch
Tel. +41 (0)81 325 12 34
info@gruesch-danusa.ch
www.gruesch-danusa.ch
Start
Unterhalb Berghaus Schwänzelegg (1,745 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'768'360E 1'201'648N
DD
46.944564, 9.650257
DMS
46°56'40.4"N 9°39'00.9"E
UTM
32T 549487 5199208
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Destination
Unterhalb Berghaus Schwänzelegg
Public transport
Mit der RhB Rhätischen Bahn bis Grüsch (Fahrplanfeld 910 oder 941). Vom Bahnhof zu Fuss bis zur Talstation der Grüsch-Danusa Bergbahn (ca. 15 Minuten).
By road
Über A13 und N28 nach Grüsch, den Wegweisern Bergbahn folgen.Parking
Bei der Talstation der Bergbahn Grüsch-Danusa stehen kostenpflichtige Parkplätze zur Verfügung.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'768'360E 1'201'648N
DD
46.944564, 9.650257
DMS
46°56'40.4"N 9°39'00.9"E
UTM
32T 549487 5199208
w3w
///undulation.sleeper.poorly
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Status
closed
cross-country skiing technique
Skating, Classic
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
4.8 km
Duration
0:40 h
Ascent
135 m
Descent
135 m
Highest point
1,771 m
Lowest point
1,708 m
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